Theory and Practice of Autonomy

This important new book develops a new concept of autonomy. The notion of autonomy has emerged as central to contemporary moral and political philosophy, particularly in the area of applied ethics. Professor Dworkin examines the nature and value of autonomy and used the concept to analyze various practical moral issues such as proxy consent in the medical context, paternalism, and entrapment by law enforcement officials.Dworkin, Gerald is the author of 'Theory and Practice of Autonomy', published 0014 under ISBN 9780521344524 and ISBN 0521344522.